Olayemi Michael Cardoso
Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Non-Partisan Lagos State
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Olayemi “Yemi” Cardoso is the current Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), appointed in September 2023. A seasoned financial sector leader and public policy expert, Cardoso previously served as Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in Lagos State and later chaired Citibank Nigeria. Known for his technocratic focus, Cardoso has introduced far-reaching monetary reforms aimed at stabilizing inflation, rebuilding investor confidence, and professionalizing the Central Bank’s operations
Education
- Corona School, Ikoyi
- St. Gregory’s College, Lagos
- B.Sc in Managerial and Administrative Studies, Aston University, U.K. (1980)
- Master’s in Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School (2005, Mason Fellow)
Professional Background
- Chartered stockbroker, banker, and public policy professional
- Citibank Nigeria: Vice President and later Chairman
- Commissioner for Economic Planning & Budget, Lagos State (1999–2005)
- Board member and advisor across public-private sector platforms including Lagos Economic Summit Group, Lagos Business School, and Africa Venture Philanthropy Alliance
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